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Five seconds of realization, 30 seconds of action. That’s all you’ve got in a code red situation, and it’s very important to know what to do in that time. Due to recent events, many schools are questioning if their own security methods would have been able to prevent the tragedy that occurred on Wednesday, February 14th at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High. As we all know, iPrep wasn’t designed for this type of situation, as no school should be. But if such an event were to happen, everyone should know what to do.

Here’s a checklist you can refer to in the case of an emergency (Code Red) at iPrep:

Listen for any Code Red announcements being made over the PA.

Quietly follow your teacher’s guidelines by crouching down in a corner of the room. Silence is imperative.

Remain completely silent as the perimeter doors are locked and sealed.

Stay in your classrooms until the Code Red has been lifted. ​

To help prevent this type of situation, make yourself familiar with Officer Hart and report anything suspicious you might see. This simple action can give teachers and faculty a heads up and even help save lives. This is a terrifying situation, and I hope these steps will never need to be used. In the case that something does occur, make sure you are diligent in following these instructions.